Kamei

Kamei Meaning & Origin

About Kamei
The surname Kamei is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "kame" meaning "turtle" and "i" meaning "well" or "mine." This suggests that the name could have originated from a place near a well or mine associated with turtles. Another possible meaning is that it is derived from the kanji characters "ka" meaning "increase" and "mei" meaning "fame" or "reputation," indicating a name associated with increasing fame or reputation. Ultimately, the specific meaning of the surname Kamei may vary depending on the family's history and region of origin.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kamei is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kamei: 347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kamei based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kamei is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 M IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˌkΙ‘ΛˆmeΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kamei in Braille

Here's how to represent Kamei in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kamei in braille

How to sign the name Kamei using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kamei using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kamei in sign language

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